August 2009



MiraCosta College celebrates 75 years
By School has transformed lives through education since 1934


TENTEN offers professionals ideal environment
Setting ushers in productivity, provides networking opportunities

Class action lawsuits now threaten small businesses
By Lou Storrow, Chairman of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors


New ideas pave road to recovery
By Ted Owen, President and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce


Balanced budget preserves essential services
By Kristina Ray, Communication Manager for the City of Carlsbad


Debbie Fountain receives Craven award for housing


Water crisis dampens region’s overall economy
By Kevin Sharrar, Chairman of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee


Ambassador of the Month


Organization hits homeruns with youth
By Angela Holman |Editor


Firm helps its clients make sustainable decisions
By Angela Holman | Editor
Real estate company provides green strategy to buyers, sellers

Clinic’s contest seeks ‘The Biggest Loser’
By Angela Holman | Editor


Let's Talk Education
By John A. Roach, ED.D., Superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District
District gets SMART about education

Tourism Tidbits
By Frankie Laney, Public Relations Director of Visit Carlsbad
Visit Carlsbad builds brand awareness

Encina repowering continues process


Business briefs
By Angela Holman | Editor


Big John receives much deserved recognition


Blender sets sail on sunrise cruise


Reverse mortgages rise among seniors
By Tyson Lund of The Lund Team


Commission approves revisions
By Debbie Fountain, Housing and Redevelopment Director for the City of Carlsbad


Art in the Village returns Aug. 9


Create an extraordinary business in today’s economy
See prosperity return by conquering your fears

March to this mixer to mingle with prospects


Committee seeks nominations for chamber board
Applications must be submitted by Aug. 21

Help your children plan for college
By Anne Raphael, Co-founder of My Kind of College


Will free software save you money?
By Bill Maynard, Chief Information Officer of TechCon Services


Plan your family’s financial future
By Gina McBride, Owner of McBride Financial Advisory


Tax laws require flexible estate plans
By Jacqueline Skay, Principal of Estate and Trust Law, Professional Law Corp.


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